Dove Award 2011 Nominees To Be Announced In Atlanta On 16th February
The nominations for the 42nd Annual GMA Dove Awards will be announced by the Gospel Music Association (GMA) on Wednesday 16th February 2011 in Atlanta, Georgia at the historic Fox Theatre's Grand Salon.
Nominees in the select categories will be announced by a string of Christian music stars, including Third Day, Carlos Whittaker, Francesca Battistelli, Lecrae, Mandisa, Sisters and Bishop Paul S. Morton.
This year marks the first time the show has taken place outside Nashville in 40 years. The winners of the 2011 Dove Awards will be announced at the awards ceremony, also held in Atlanta's Fox Theatre on 20th April 2011. The show will be taped live at the Fox Theatre and will air on GMC, The Gospel Music Channel, on Sunday, 24th April at 8:00pm EST.
GMA's Chairman of the Board Ed Leonard will join the presenters at the historic press conference to announce the nominations. "The GMA has been working hand in hand with the Atlanta Convention and Visitors Bureau to make sure we have a very eventful and successful awards show debut in Atlanta. This city offers such a diverse musical landscape and we are thrilled to be here," says Leonard.
